Blogging rock, R+B, soul, funk and pop tunes from the '60s forward, mostly from my vinyl collection. ... But UNLIKELY to hype your new song or record. Peace.
Warren Zevon released this self-titled record 50 years ago today, on May 18, 1976. It wasn't the first Zevon record I ever bought, but I eventually circled back and got it. Still have it.
Miss that guy. Enjoy every sandwich.
50 years ago tonight, on March 24, 1976, Uriah Heep topped an interesting triple bill before a nearly full house of 5,500 at the Brown County Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Also on the bill: Brownsville Station and Skyhooks (big in their native Australia but unknown in America).
50 years ago tonight, on March 4, 1976, about 2,500 people braved an ice storm to see and hear a triple bill of The Sweet, Kansas and Eric Carmen at the Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
RIP, the great Neil Sedaka. We drove out to Iowa to see him 18 years ago. Well worth it.
That week, I also saw shows by Dionne Warwick and -- believe it or not -- Kid Rock. Different times. https://t.co/yOvTGlW89h
AC/DC filmed this for a TV show 50 years ago today, on Monday, Feb. 23, 1976. "Itโs A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock and Roll)" was shot on Swanston Street in Melbourne, Australia, with members of the Rats of Tobruk Pipe Band. The shoot cost $30. https://t.co/8G5dumhd1Y
New blog post: I had to pare down a big list to figure out the most memorable concert I've seen in Green Bay since the end of the '70s.
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I was going to do a blog post on protest songs, given the powerful new Minneapolis songs from Billy Bragg and Bruce Springsteen, but this from MOJO magazine will do just fine. Some of my favorite songs are here. https://t.co/dBEE8Z9P9O
On this day in 1973, British singer Clare Torry recorded her unforgettable vocals for Pink Floyd's "The Great Gig In The Sky" at Abbey Road Studios in London.
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New blog post for anyone up late: They go in threes. They always go in threes. 2025 was no different. Our annual roundup at AM, Then FM. Settle in. It's long. https://t.co/nfYZFePZkk